Grow your own salad garden with this hard-to-find spinach alternative. While Longevity is similar to spinach (Spinacia oleracea) because it makes a perfect salad bed or cooked green, it's not a true spinach; longevity is far superior in taste, texture, and health benefits. It may help fight inflammation, reduce blood sugar, lower blood pressure and more. Longevity is a perennial that can be grown indoors in cooler climates.• Average mature height: 6-12 inches• Light: Full to part sun• Soil: Keep moist, but not soggy• Zones: 9-11